Holding more than 130 million books, The Library of Congress is a special architectural gem...

The Library of Congress, Washington-DC

Awe-inspiring...

For many people Washington-DC’s Library of Congress is the most beautiful building in the city. Housing more than 130 million books, it spreads out across three buildings on Capitol Hill, the most breathtaking is the original: the Thomas Jefferson Building. Inside you’ll find perfect copies of the Giant Bible of Mainz (the last hand written bible before the printing press) and the Gutenberg Bible (the first bible printed using the printing press). Hop on a guided tour – there’s numerous ones a day.

FAST FACTS

ENTRY: Free
INSIDER’S TIP: View the stunning Main Reading Room from above on the second level of the Jefferson building.